Search ResultHydraulic system - energy efficiency optimization
This paper describes the 4 step approach of KSB to optimize the energy efficiency of a hydraulic system. While focussing on the entire life-cycle, the aim is to lower operating costs. The approach starts with a system analysis to detect optimization potential and ends with usage of smart pump technology and services during operation - see also paper on industry 4.0 and smart pump technology. It…
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Industry digitalisation from an energy perspective
The digital revolution - 2 page factsheet by the Joint Research Center The digital revolution Digitalisation is the innovative use of information and communications technologies , in particular the…
Read Full articleIncrease machine utilization via risk-based planning and scheduling
Risk based planning and scheduling (RPS) is the next generation of advanced planning and scheduling (APS). This paper from Simio describes the advantages of adding simulation to capture possible variations enhancing machine utilization. Which finally means less costs and less energy used per output. Find out more about Simio solutions in the world’s leading trade fair Hannover Messe 2016. Visit…
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Asset managing your data on the way to electrification
By taking an asset management approach to your data, you can generate value both in the short and the longer term. If you think of asset management in terms of real estate, it is the process of…
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Launch at EUSEW 2017: Investors for energy efficiency in industry, district energy and street lighting
If we are to make headway in achieving our energy efficiency objectives, ensuring financing is essential. While there are some low-cost measures, the bulk of what needs to be done is relatively…
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Revolutionizing Energy: Discover 5 plus 1 Different Methods for Producing Clean and Abundant Hydrogen
Hydrogen is a versatile and clean energy source that can be used for a variety of purposes, such as transportation, power generation, and industrial processes. One of the main challenges in the…
Read Full articleThe difference between implementing and benefitting from ISO50001
This short article describes a common issue many companies are facing. ISO50001 has become a widely implemented standard in industry. However, the energy management system often exists only on paper resulting in nothing else than additional administrative burden and costs. That´s obvioulsy a waste of time and money. The reason? ISO50001 is a framework only. HE Consulting briefly describes what is…
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Company ADK d.o.o. is one of the largest metal-processing companies in Slovenia. Production is carried out in 4 plants - Hoče, Dolane, Maribor and Novi Travnik (BiH). Need for total transparency over energy use and multiple facilities that are not interconnected by one energy management infrastructure made the introduction of an energy system a must. Objectives were diagnostics, tracking of…
Read Full Business PracticeSimulation and Modelling to increase effectiveness of vessel scheduling - Shell GoM
The paper delivers you a close look at the challenges of the offshore supply vessels logistics of Shell Gulf of Mexico (GoM). The challenge was one of size and complexity. The objective was to reduce the non-productive vessel time to by reducing time, costs and related energy use. To do so, Shell used Simio simulation and modelling solution. Find out more about their solutions in the world’s…
Read Full Business Practice10 Facts about Wind Power
Wind power is one of the fastest growing industrial segments in the world. Being once a niche market in Europe, wind has added more capacity than any other technology over the last decade. Now, wind power nears the 500 GW milestone, providing jobs and power to regions across the globe. Wind energy is the most efficient solution to reduce emissions in the power sector. Onshore wind is now the…
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